XSplit Broadcaster

Last Updated: Feb 26, 2014 03:28PM PST

XSplit Broadcaster is one of the most popular broadcasting programs on Twitch and comes highly recommended. XSplit Broadcaster is considered an all-in-one solution as it allows the broadcaster to edit their stream with multiple camera shots, graphical overlays, chroma key, and picture-in-picture effects, as well as encoding the video feed with highly flexible range of quality options.

(NOTE: Not to be confused with XSplit Gamecaster)

Key Features

Easy setup: Login with your Twitch account and let the built-in wizard setup your optimum stream settings. You will be live on Twitch in less than 5 minutes.

Getting Started with XSplit

Step 1) Adding Sources

For PC games, you have two choices on how to capture your gameplay. Either by capturing the screen region, or by achieving a direct feed via game source (only available in XSplit Personal and Premium).

Screen Region Method

Go to Add > Add Screen Region.

Select the region of your desktop you'd like XSplit to capture by left clicking somewhere in the game window. You can also click the desktop or task bar to select the entire monitor.

The selected area appears in your XSplit window for further editing.

Game Source Method (Requires XSplit Personal or Premium)

Games that utilize the DirectX or OpenGL platform can be enabled for direct capture, or Game Source. This sometimes results in better performance when compared to the screen region method and supports games in fullscreen mode.

Go to Add > Add Game and select the .exe of the game you'd like to capture.

The selected game appears in your XSplit window for further editing.

Capture Device (Xbox, PlayStation 3, Webcam, etc)

Go to Add > Add Camera.

Select either the capture device or webcam you'd like to use.

The selected device appears in your XSplit window for further editing.